Register for this free webinar for students, teachers, and parents
Imagine your future: launching a tech startup with a co-founder, turning your passion for art into the next big game world, or getting paid to travel overseas to see how tech is solving real-world business problems. A career in tech is your passport to discover new things, make change and have real impact.
There’s a skyrocketing demand for tech professionals. In Australia alone, we’re anticipating a need for 1.2 million tech jobs by 2030. It all starts with exploring the exciting and diverse careers available and understanding how to get started.
Join us for a free webinar, supported by QUT, to dive into how you can turn your interest in computer science, game development, and IT systems into a fulfilling career. Our speakers will share their own study and career journeys, covering:
- Types of tech careers, study options, student clubs and scholarships
- Tech and entrepreneurship: Discover the journey of a student entrepreneur with a bold vision for tech innovation in wellbeing.
- VR and game design: Meet a teacher turned games student who turned a love for art into game art and VR.
- Tech skills in any industry: Hear how an in-demand industry expert has used their core skills in business analytics to make change in energy solutions, cancer care and software robotics.
Whether you’re a student exploring future career options, an educator guiding career ambitions, or a parent supporting your child’s next steps, this event will offer valuable knowledge on tech careers and study paths through interactive discussions, Q&A, and practical advice.
Register now to secure your spot, and if you’re a teacher, whole-class registrations are available for your students.
When: 12pm AEDT, Wednesday, 6 November, 2024
Can’t make it? No worries! Register and you’ll be sent a link to a recording of the webinar that you can watch at any time.
Meet the panel
Rebecca Jefferies, game artist
Bec is a multidisciplinary game artist, and a third year student in the Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments at Queensland University of Technology, with a major in Animation and a minor in Software Technologies.
She returned to study in 2022 after seven years as an arts educator, including classroom teaching in the subjects of Music, English and Art, as well as running her own private piano teaching business. She saw in the multidisciplinary field of game design the opportunity to bring her skill sets together, having used computers to create characters, worlds, and stories from a young age.
She also holds a Bachelor of Music from Queensland Conservatorium, with a major in Composition, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma of Secondary Education from QUT. Her experience changing into a STEM career has been challenging and rewarding, affording her a unique perspective on the value of adaptability and change.
Joshua Ho, tech entrepreneur
Joshua is a university student and business owner who founded Acenci, a Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) business, in 2022. Acenci is the developer and seller of PointDash, a house points management system for schools, aimed at fostering healthy competition and building house culture.
Joshua is studying a Bachelor of Engineering and Information Technology at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) where he has been recognized as a Dean’s Scholar and awarded the Westpac Young Technologist scholarship. He is an Assistant Web Developer and Student Ambassador for QUT and is committed to sharing his passion for technology with others. In his role as an Australian Computer Society (ACS) Young Tech Ambassador, Joshua regularly visits schools to talk about his experiences and inspire the next generation of tech enthusiasts. Other initiatives include the development (concept to delivery) of a student-led STEAM conference and after-school program called Launch, which continues to inspire students today.
Joshua’s aim is to create privacy-focused, user-friendly solutions that enhance wellbeing and make advanced technologies accessible to everyone.
Hassan Nadeem, business process analyst
Hassan’s path to becoming an expert in business process analysis, business analysis, and robotic process automation began when he migrated to Australia to pursue a postgraduate degree in IT from QUT in 2018. Originally driven by his love for technology, Hassan’s career took a transformative turn while working at one of the largest financial institutions in his home country. It was there that he discovered his passion for business process management (BPM)—a passion that brought him to Australia and reshaped his career.
At CS Energy, Hassan plays a vital role in uplifting the process architectures, aligning them with industry standards and driving digital transformation. He has championed the use of BPMN 2.0, revolutionising process modelling within the organisation. His focus has been on optimising workflows, implementing automation, and guiding stakeholders toward more efficient, scalable processes.
Hassan thrives on the challenge of making processes more efficient and adaptive, and he is excited to share his experiences and insights with you in this session. Together, you’ll explore the power of BPM to transform business operations and unlock innovation.
Meet the moderator
Kimberly Valenny, QUT Graduate and Graduate Front End Developer at Deloitte Digital, will be hosting our STEM + X webinar series
Kimberly Valenny is passionate about turning ideas into realities. She is motivated by emerging technologies and how she can contribute to the future of user experience design and software development as a Front End Developer at Deloitte Digital.
Kimberly has recently completed a double degree in Information Technology and Creative Industries at QUT, with majors in Computer Science and Interactive & Visual Design. She was also the 2021 President of Women in Technology, a student society that aims to unite, inspire and empower strong like-minded females studying all things tech at QUT.
Still eager to get involved in initiatives and networks, Kimberly is a member of the ACS QLD Emerging Professionals Committee and of the QUT IT Industry Advisory Group. She also tutors as a Sessional Academic at QUT for a first year ‘Introduction to Web Design’ unit and is an ambassador for the QUT Faculty of Science marketing team and now, a moderator of the Careers with STEM / QUT STEM + X webinar series.
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